It didn't take long for Kein and Yoko to prepare, packing what gear and personal effects they required for what promised to be a long assignment. Half an hour after the briefing they stood in the parking bay, a pair of duffel bags sitting in an open boot. Kein's naginata had been broken down into a rather elegant briefcase for convenience and no small degree of style, but Yoko's weapons were conspicuous on their absence; not even he knew how she fought, in spite of her high combat grades. To Kein's rose-tinted eyes it only added to her mysterious allure. [b]'So... do you think Duncan will let us share a room? I mean, we're both adults and...'[/b] He trailed off and his uncharacteristic bashfulness made Yoko squeal inside; the little twerp could be so damn [i]cute[/i] at times. [b]'Well... I'm Adjutant and so will be organising the bunks. But aren't you getting a bit ahead of yourself..? Who said I wanted to... share a bed?'[/b] His crestfallen face was a sight to see; teasing could be almost as fun as tasing... She was about to follow up when the first of the SeeDs filed in, this time catching her off-guard. [b]'G-good day! Ahem, yes. This one, I'll be driving. Once everyone is assembled, we shall move on.'[/b]

Meanwhile, Duncan was marching purposefully toward the rear courtyard, where an airship waited. A handful of other SeeDs followed behind him, other members of his team that would serve ancillary roles, technicians, scouts. He met with Corvo enroute, each giving the other a crisp salute. [b]'Well Lerwick, I cannot say I am surprised with your choice of staff. Better the devil you know. You are scheduled for drop site three, several miles from the town. From there, proceed overland and infiltrate Timber via the sewers.'[/b] The old man's expression turned rather nasty. [b]'I bet you'll fit right in.'[/b] Without any further ado the Head Instructor veered off, leaving Duncan alone with his team. [b]'... And fuck you too old man.',[/b] he whispered under his breath. It wasn't until they were in the courtyard and the team loading onto the airship that Duncan noticed Syrus behind them. [b]'... Not a train person? I'd say that you coming with me defeats the purpose of going alone, but in truth I'd be glad of the company.'[/b] [i]In the sewer that is.[/i]